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Death of King Harald V and Succession of Haakon VIII
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Following the death of King Harald V on 28 August 2026, Norway has entered a period of national mourning. King Haakon VIII officially ascended the throne, taking an oath of allegiance on 1 September. The state funeral for King Harald V was held on 9 September at Oslo Cathedral. On 2 October, As the official six-week mourning period concludes, the royal family is gradually resuming official duties. King Haakon VIII officially opened the 171st session of the Storting. In his throne speech, has indicated a focus on themes including democracy, the King addressed national security and emphasized environment, the importance of stability economy, and cooperation defense. Queen Sonia is expected to return to public life on 12 October, with allies such as plans to visit the UK, France, Germany, Poland, and Canada. While Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra accompanied National Archives to view tributes left by citizens for the King, late King. Queen Mette-Marit was unable to attend due to a respiratory infection. The Queen is currently remains in a long-term rehabilitation phase following a lung transplant necessitated by chronic pulmonary fibrosis. The royal family is now transitioning out of the official six-week mourning period fibrosis and is not expected to resume an official schedule until next summer. During this period, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra has taken on a more frequent public appearances starting 9 October. prominent supporting role. In other developments, Prince Sverre Magnus, the 20-year-old son of King Haakon VIII and Queen Mette-Marit, has begun a Business Management degree at Forward College in Lisbon, a curriculum spanning Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin. This marks a departure from the military service tradition observed by his sister, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra. sister. Public debate has also emerged continues regarding the royal family’s state funding. A funding, with a recent survey indicates showing a divided population regarding the approximately 13.5 million Norwegian kroner provided as an allowance to King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit, with opinions split nearly evenly on whether the amount is justified. Mette-Marit.
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